WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 505, 7 November 1928, Page 6

WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

The Girl Guides’ Association has applied to the Boy Scouts for 20 volunteers to assist in selling pogrammes at the rally on November 24. Those willing to assist should communicate with Scout headquarters as early as possible. The meeting of the Advisory Board which was to be held at Scout headquarters this evening has been postponed until November 14, as the commissioner, Mr. W. J. Holdsworth, has been called away to Wellington. It has been decided to call a meeting of Scouters on Wednesday, Novem-~ ber 21, at 7.30 p.m., at Scout headquarters, for the purpose of discussing matters connected with Christmas camps and other items of general interest to Scouters in the district. Entries for first class examinations at Western /Springs on December 1 close with the secretary, Scout headquarters, on November 21, and also entries for the cooks’ badge. Scouts taking the cooking test are reminded to bring a supply of firewood. Entries for proficiency badge night, to be held in St. James’s Hall on Thursday, December 13, close on Wednesday, December 5, at Scout headquarters. • * » First class badge passes: St. David’s troop—H. R. Gee, J. Childs, and P. Walker. St* Aidan’s Troop—A. J. Mills. Herne Bay Troop—A. Ryan. Journey and Map Passes: R. Barry, J. Bennett, R. Walton, G. Childs, J. Barrett,' and Scout Dallimore. * * * Hawkeye, of the First Gordon Troop, reports: “The court* of honour held a camp at Waitakere last week-end. Our cubmaster, Mr. A. C. Marks, was also present. Unfortunately, Patrol Leader T. Wyatt (Swift Eagle) was unable to attend. “The troop is looking forward to its sixth anniversary, which is to be held on November 30. A number of district Scouters and several old members of the troop have signified their intention of being present, so that an enjoyable evening is assured.” Mr. K. L. Dyer, Scoutmaster of the Punua Troop, Wishes it known that there are vacancies for new recruits in this troop. A pound night will be held next Friday, November 9. The following boys have passed their second class tests: William Brown, Robert Cliffe, John Dick, Robert Dorman, Trevor Elmsley (Young Thunder), Roderick ingall, Leslie Moore, and James Smith. A combined bonfire was held with the Edendale Troop last Monday evening. * * * The roll of the Fame Sea Scouts continues to increase and work is progressing steadily. A number of boys will soon be ready for their SecondClass examinations. The recently elected Parents’ Committee will be of great assistance to the boys. The officers of the new committee are ais follow: Chairman, Mr. W. Oliver; secretary, Mr. E. Birchall, J.P.; treasurer, Mr. C. Burnard; president, Mrs. R. Price. Little Thunder, of the First Papakura Troop, reports: “Our troop is still' progressing rapidly, and several more badges have been gained. New recruits are continually joining. “Recently a number of boys went to the late Mr. Holt's residence on Hunua Road, where they were instructed in tracking and other scout work.

“On Labour Day some ot the Scouts journeyed to Titirangi in charge of Scoutmaster Slessor, and spent an enjoyable day with several members of the Mount Albert and Gordon Troops, whom they met there. “On Friday, October 12, we attended the Papakura Guides' birthday party. During the evening a jumble stall was held, and the proceeds were given to us for our building fund. “Our troops is sorry to lose Patrol Leader R. Martin, who is leaving the district. A pound night was held on October 26 as a farewell to him. “On October 28 a church parade took place at the Methodist Church, the local Girl Guides being also in attendance. “Cricket practices are now being held on Saturday afternoons, as District Sebutpiaster Brotherton has invited us to play a team of Wellesley College boys. “The shield for September was vwon by the Swift Patrol, and for October by the Seagull Patrol.” Cub Picnic, St. Heliers Bay: Nominations for all Cub events at the picnic to take place at St. Heliers Bay on November 17 will close at Scout headquarters on November 10, and Cubbers are requested to notify headquarters by this date as to the approximate number of Cubs and parents who are likely to attend.' Sports will commence at 10.45 a.m., and races will be run at half-hour intervals, a bell being rung five minutes before each event. The programme is as follows: — 1. 50 yards race, 8 to 10 years 2. 80 yards race, 10 to 12 years. 3. 100 yards race, open to any Cub. 4. Relay race, 8 to 10 years, 25 yards each. One team from each pack. 5. Relay race, 10 to 12 years, 25 yards each. One team from each pack. 6. Throwing cricket ball, open, one *cub from each pack. 7. Long jump, open, one cub from each pack. 8. Sack race, 50 yards, open, three cubs from each pack. 9. Obstacle race, 120 yards, bpen. 10. Three-legged race, open, four Cubs from each pack. 11. Tug-of-war, teams of eight cubs, one team from each pack. 12. Officers’ race (ladies), post entries, 50 yards: gentlemen, post entries, 100 yards. Starters: Senior. Mr. E. C. Leikis; junior. Mr. A. Tribble. Final instructions for Cubs will appear in this 'column next Wednesday.-